Glossary
Consolidated Sanctions List
A combined OFAC list that aggregates multiple sanctions lists into a single dataset for screening.
Definition
The Consolidated Sanctions List (CSL) is OFAC's combined dataset that aggregates non-SDN sanctions lists — such as the Non-SDN Menu-Based Sanctions List (NS-MBS), the Foreign Sanctions Evaders List (FSE), and others — into a single machine-readable file.
Regulatory context
Parties on the CSL are subject to varying restrictions depending on the underlying list. CSL entries are not always full blocking sanctions, but transactions with listed parties frequently require review or are subject to specific prohibitions.
Who it affects
Any screener that wants a single dataset covering the broader OFAC restrictions beyond the SDN list. Most production sanctions engines screen both the SDN list and the CSL.
Relevance to AI agents
Screening the SDN list alone misses CSL-only entries. Production-grade agent screening should cover both, and treat any CSL hit as a review-required event rather than an automatic clear.
SanctionsAI coverage
SanctionsAI covers the SDN list including digital-asset addresses. CSL coverage and the distinction between blocking and non-blocking entries should be confirmed for your specific risk model.
FAQ
1. Is the Consolidated Sanctions List the same as the SDN list?
No. The CSL aggregates non-SDN lists. Screening the SDN list alone misses CSL-only entries.
2. Where can I download the Consolidated Sanctions List?
OFAC publishes the CSL as machine-readable files on its site; SanctionsAI exposes the SDN list as JSON and CSV at /data/ofac-sdn-list/.
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